New Dickens and ‘A Christmas Carol’ (LLC 4102)
Everyone knows the story of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol, but do we know the source of Dickens’ inspiration for writing it? What was his motivation? And what were some of the political/social situations in 1843 England that subtly raised their heads during the course of the story? The characters of Scrooge and Marley are both familiar to us, but do we know how Dickens developed these names? And upon whom did he model the equally famous characters of Tiny Tim and his father Bob Cratchet? Was this book immediately popular, or did it have to struggle through years before it captured the attention of the public?
New Voices of Chicago (LLC 4103)
Explore the voice of Chicago in prose, poetry, and screen plays. From the 1880’s to present day enjoy learning about Chicago’s literary contributions. This class will highlight styles, themes, and personal biographies such as; Carl Sandburg, Nelson Algren, David Mamet and today's Stuart Dybeck. Connect these literary voices to the Chicago buildings, people and culture during the different periods of literary voice.
New Spanish Short Stories (LLC 4104)
Are you fluent in Spanish and would love to explore a taste of Spanish Literature? Enjoy a class focused on Spanish short stories. Whether to gain more experience with Spanish culture, to maintain Spanish fluency or just to enjoy the stories, this class will provide an engaging literary experience.